Special and inclusive education in the Eastern Caribbean: policy practice and provision

The countries of the Eastern Caribbean have for more than a decade been committed to the implementation of a common educational reform strategy. At the heart of this strategy has been the policy of 'education for all', which includes establishing educational support services for children w...

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Published in:International journal of inclusive education 2005-01, Vol.9 (1), p.71-87
Main Authors: Armstrong, Ann Cheryl, Armstrong, Derrick, Lynch, Carlyle, Severin, Sonia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Caribbean region
Discrimination in education
Educational planning
Educational policy
Educational sciences
Latin America
Legislation
Organization of eastern Caribbean states
Policy, reform, legislation
Social aspects
Special education
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Summary:The countries of the Eastern Caribbean have for more than a decade been committed to the implementation of a common educational reform strategy. At the heart of this strategy has been the policy of 'education for all', which includes establishing educational support services for children with special educational needs. In the past, many disabled children and children with learning difficulties have been excluded from the education system in these countries. For many more children, attendance at school has not given meaningful access to educational opportunities. This article discusses research carried out by the authors and reports on the implementation of the Reform Strategy and on the barriers to inclusive education that persist in the region.
ISSN:1360-3116
1464-5173
DOI:10.1080/1360311042000302905